Comments on: Adrian Peterson wants to play special teamshttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/03/adrian-peterson-wants-to-play-special-teams/
ProFootballTalk on NBCSports.comTue, 31 Mar 2015 20:49:20 +0000hourly1http://wordpress.com/By: judsonjrhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/03/adrian-peterson-wants-to-play-special-teams/#comment-2228140
Thu, 03 Jan 2013 19:50:32 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1636487#comment-2228140It was great when Chilly would use Peterson on special teams. AD would return the kick to the 35, and then Chester Taylor would run for 0 yards on first down.

Then Peterson would run for 6 yards on second down, and they’d take him back out for 3rd and 4.

That said, these things happen in a do or die situation in playoffs. Charles Woodson was in for some returns in 2010 playoffs (first time in 3 years), mainly on punt returns where they needed someone that would absolutely not make a dumb play or muff the catch.

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Thu, 03 Jan 2013 17:39:26 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1636487#comment-2227648Too much of a good thing can be very bad in the long run…I could see kick returns in a VERY close game, or, to ‘shake up’ an opponent, but keep it limited as he is the Vikings offense.
]]>By: bearfan1957http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/03/adrian-peterson-wants-to-play-special-teams/#comment-2227378
Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:32:13 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1636487#comment-2227378Adrian Peterson is a class act, so much reminds me when I watched Sweetness, with his toughness and desire to win all of the time. Would be a stupid move for him he needs to run and punish people thats it.
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Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:25:20 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1636487#comment-2227350electionconfidential says:Jan 3, 2013 9:43 AM

Letting him run back kickoffs would be like killing the goose that laid the golden eggs. The Vikings are already using him the way he ought to be used.
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The Vikings are over-using Peterson right now. They have to because they cant count on Ponder to get anything done at this point. Peterson carried the ball 37 times last week? That is 2 games worth of carries for the average NFL Back these days. He will only last half as long at that rate. So, they are using him in the right role, but they are counting on him way too much. That will get him injured eventually too.

]]>By: shlorthttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/03/adrian-peterson-wants-to-play-special-teams/#comment-2227317
Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:18:57 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1636487#comment-2227317That is a great Idea right up until he blows out his knee in a career ending injury. Stick to carrying the Ball, Adrian.

I have never seen a guy want to get involved in more plays. Know why? The more plays you are on the field for, the higher the odds for getting injured.

]]>By: nicepak381http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/03/adrian-peterson-wants-to-play-special-teams/#comment-2227229
Thu, 03 Jan 2013 15:57:57 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1636487#comment-2227229Is it just me or does anyone else think this guy is losing his marbles? All of a sudden he thinks he’s Bo Jackson. They should let him play 12 more games, both ways, then go compete in the decathlon at the Olympics; e-gad.
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Thu, 03 Jan 2013 15:52:58 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1636487#comment-2227215Yea let him play on Special Teams so he gets that knee injured again.
]]>By: pillowporkershttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/03/adrian-peterson-wants-to-play-special-teams/#comment-2227192
Thu, 03 Jan 2013 15:47:43 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1636487#comment-2227192Let him do it. The Vikings are where no one thought they’d be. The Vikes can get it done in Lambeau even though no one gives this team any credit STILL. Play to win and hold nothing back. AD MVP.
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Thu, 03 Jan 2013 15:47:36 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1636487#comment-2227191Just because he did well rehabbing his knee this time, doesn’t mean it’ll happen with the next injury. His position is one of the most injury prone, and shortest lived, in the NFL. Plus, he’s getting up there in years.
It might make sense to start transitioning the guy to some other less-contact oriented roles, before too much longer. And before any of you ridiculous mid-west zealots start squawking, don’t forget that in the modern football era, two other great running backs essentially ceased to exist immediately following record seasons – i.e. LT & Shawn Alexander.

AP isn’t a quarterback. He’s not going to be playing into his mid-late thirties.

I like the field goal blocking idea. Much less chance for injury doing that.

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Thu, 03 Jan 2013 15:37:57 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1636487#comment-2227171Everyone calm down. Regular season – never gonna happen. Playoffs – if you need a good return to set up the game winning drive – a good coach should do whatever it takes to put his team in the best position. If that means AD takes the field as a kick returner then that’s what should happen.

As an aside. Let’s not turn Manning’s awesome comeback into a de facto MVP vote. The Vikings won 3 games last year. Broncos were a playoff team that went to second round. That alone should be your deciding factor. Don’t even go to the stats – because you will get destroyed in AD’s favor.

]]>By: anarchopurplismhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/03/adrian-peterson-wants-to-play-special-teams/#comment-2227168
Thu, 03 Jan 2013 15:37:01 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1636487#comment-2227168Let’s not pretend that this isn’t kind of awesome. In an era of me-1st prima-donna-istic culuture where guys obsess over their specialty, here we have a guy who wants to play MORE, on less sexy duties and make an even bigger impact for his team.

To the joker who thinks that these stories are an MVP play, this is merely reporters “going to the well” to find more stories about AD because he is news-worthy right now.

I say no to kick returns outside of being down or tie game in the playoffs.

I’d totally say yes to blocking FGs from the edge. That would be sweet & not likely for injury.

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Thu, 03 Jan 2013 15:30:00 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1636487#comment-2227136I know this is a Vikings thread but Seahawks use their best players in special teams regularly and get results, Chancellor causes FF, Sherman TD, ET big tackles but every single time I’m hoping none of them get injured. Gronkowski being lost 6 games as extra kick blocker, the risk of losing NFL MVP doesn’t outweigh the reward
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Thu, 03 Jan 2013 15:26:59 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1636487#comment-2227121Geez what a great idea! What could possibly go wrong?
]]>By: spartan822http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/03/adrian-peterson-wants-to-play-special-teams/#comment-2227074
Thu, 03 Jan 2013 15:12:52 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1636487#comment-2227074Awesome. I remember him almost scoring on a kickoff return against Chicago in his rookie season. He was very exciting to watch on kickoff returns. I’m not sure if I’d want them to risk it now, but if they do I will expect him to score. I almost feel sorry for the guys on special teams that would have to try to tackle him.
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Thu, 03 Jan 2013 14:43:22 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1636487#comment-2226985Letting him run back kickoffs would be like killing the goose that laid the golden eggs. The Vikings are already using him the way he ought to be used.
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Thu, 03 Jan 2013 14:31:06 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1636487#comment-222695234 carries a game and now special teams. Sounds good! They jeep abusing him at this pace and three years from now the only thing he’ll be doing All Day is rehabbing another blown knee.
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Thu, 03 Jan 2013 14:23:36 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1636487#comment-2226929He bowls…overhand. Sharks have a week dedicated to him. He once had an awkward moment just to see how it felt
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Thu, 03 Jan 2013 14:18:53 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1636487#comment-2226919Regular season…no. Playoffs? Kick returner. Especially with Harvin out. It could change the game. He has great vision. He would instantly be one of the best kick returners in the NFL. give it a try to start game. If Vikings somehow don’t need him to do that later, great.
]]>By: 11thstreetmafiahttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/03/adrian-peterson-wants-to-play-special-teams/#comment-2226909
Thu, 03 Jan 2013 14:15:43 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1636487#comment-2226909I mean, all pro qb Tim Tebow plays special teams why can’t Peterson? Maybe if he prayed in front of the camera more, his god would grant him the ability to play special teams, too.
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Thu, 03 Jan 2013 13:56:17 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1636487#comment-2226888He is just flat out amazing. AD will go down as the best running back to ever play in the NFL when it’s all said and done!
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Thu, 03 Jan 2013 13:48:36 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1636487#comment-2226877Peterson should ask coach Frazier about playing special teams. In the 1985 Superbowl Frazier went in as punt returner when the game was well in hand, took a hit to the knee. Ended his career.
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Thu, 03 Jan 2013 13:29:13 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1636487#comment-2226851If the other 50 guys were like this we’d win super bowls every year.
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Thu, 03 Jan 2013 12:56:14 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1636487#comment-2226801I hope they are not dumb enough to ever let him do this.
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Thu, 03 Jan 2013 12:55:27 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1636487#comment-2226800Yo Adrian, sit on the bench unless we have the ball!
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Thu, 03 Jan 2013 12:52:25 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1636487#comment-2226796Love the attitude, but it would be a mistake to risk further exposure to injury of a player who is so much of the offense.

This team would probably have won no more then 6 or 7 games without him this season.

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Thu, 03 Jan 2013 12:16:49 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1636487#comment-2226766I love the confidence this beast carries! The vikes team is playing with his attitude and i am loving it. Run that ball all over that green and urine yellow field.
]]>By: wayne1693http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/03/adrian-peterson-wants-to-play-special-teams/#comment-2226764
Thu, 03 Jan 2013 12:13:34 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1636487#comment-2226764Coming in off the edge to block a field-goal makes good sense, & would not seen to involve significant risk.
]]>By: seabreezes51http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/03/adrian-peterson-wants-to-play-special-teams/#comment-2226749
Thu, 03 Jan 2013 11:44:04 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1636487#comment-2226749I know special teams are more hazardous, but they also have a huge opportunity for a team to turn a game around. I can’t see why guys like Petersen aren’t used more often than they are on Special teams.
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Thu, 03 Jan 2013 10:43:36 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1636487#comment-2226732He had a good 50 something yard return against the Bears to put them in Ryan Longwell field goal range for the game winning kick. Adrian almost took it for 6 on that return too. I say if it comes to a desperate situation use him or Jarius Wright.
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Thu, 03 Jan 2013 10:42:30 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1636487#comment-2226730Outside of a kick return with a few seconds left in a half or game, or maybe a field goal to lose a playoff game, it wouldn’t make much sense to risk Peterson getting injured.
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